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What is this Rattle in the front of my Cat engine?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Cam Roberts, Jun 20, 2018.

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  1. Jun 21, 2018 #21
    windsmith

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    Air compressors rattle like that. Just saying.
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2018 #22
    Cam Roberts

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    My last one was rattling like you mention. It was old and it sounded like a rod knock. Have a new one on that is quiet as can be. So I know exactly what you are talking about my friend. Just put it on 3 weeks ago
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2018 #23
    windsmith

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    Right, but even new ones rattle when they're loaded. On most engines you can't hear it over the combustion knock.
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2018 #24
    Cam Roberts

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    Thank you. I’m off today so I’ll go start it up and pay closer attention to it. Thanks man
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2018 #25
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  8. Jun 27, 2018 #26
    Cam Roberts

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    Put the new vibratech damper unit on and all that rattle noise is completely gone.
    That vibratech unit seems to be of better quality than that old cat one that I took off.
    Thank you guys for your help. Hope this thread helps someone else out in the future
     
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  9. May 3, 2020 #27
    tetemadi

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    spsauerland, this is the same noise my engine makes. Guess I will be replacing my damper.
     
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  10. Dec 21, 2020 #29
    Secrets67

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    Same. Thank you.
     
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  11. Dec 22, 2020 #29
    541blownchevy

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    Have you checked the followers they lose the bearings on the rollers eventually cause block damage if let go.
     
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